Cardinal Detecto 8430 Series Operating Instructions Manual

DIGITAL PHYSICIAN

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Waist-High Scale

Model 8430 Series

Operating Instructions

CARDINAL SCALE MFG. CO.
8525-M041-O1 Rev K
10/12

Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 x [e-mail]

PO BOX 151 x WEBB CITY, MO 64870

417) 673-4631 x FAX[phone]

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www.detectoscale.com

Printed in USA

DIGITAL PHYSICIAN WAIST-HIGH SCALE

Thank you for purchasing our Detecto Model 8430 Series Digital Physician Waist-High Scale.
It has been manufactured with quality and reliability at our factory in Webb City, MO USA.
Your scale has been tested before leaving our factory to insure accuracy and dependability for
years to come.

This manual is provided to guide you through the operation of your scale. Please read it
thoroughly before attempting to operate your scale and keep it handy for future reference.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING! This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the
user will be responsible to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

You may find the booklet "How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems"
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful. It is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 001-000-00315-4.

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without expressed written permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in
any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained
herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the Seller assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from use of the
information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of
application; however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual
accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason the Seller is not able to guarantee the result of any procedure
contained herein. Nor can they assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons occasioned
from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity ……..……..….… 550 lb x .2 lb (250 kg x .1 kg), selectable

Platform Size ………..…... 10.5” x 14.5” (267 mm x 368 mm)

Shipping Weight ……....… 34 lb (15.4 kg)

Scale Height …………….. 37.5” (953 mm)

Height Rod Measures ….. 8430/8430S, 8431/8431S - 30” to 78” (76 cm to 200 cm) x inch/cm

8430M, 8431M - 30” to 78” (76 cm to 200 cm) by 1/4”/1mm

Display ………………..….. 0.7” (17.8 mm) high-contrast LCD

Power ………………......... 6 “C” cell Alkaline, Ni-Cad or NiMH batteries (not included) OR an

optional 115 VAC 50/60Hz 12 VDC 300 mA wall plug-in UL/CSA
listed AC power adapter, Cardinal part number 728R121. Also
available, for 230 VAC operation, Cardinal part number 728R901.

Keyboard .......................... Membrane type with 19 keys, On/Off, Lock/Release, Units, Zero,

Net/Gross, Tare ID/Height, Print/Enter and 0-9 Numeric Keys

Serial Number_______________________

Date of Purchase ____________________

Purchased Form_____________________

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Before using this instrument, read this
manual and pay special attention to all
"WARNING" symbols:

PRECAUTIONS

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RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

8525-M041-O1 Rev K x 8430 Series

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

WARNING

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

x Remove scale from carton by lifting up with equal force from column and platform base.

x Check for any damage incurred in shipping. If scale has been damaged, place a claim with

the carrier. Use the original carton and shipping material to return the scale.

x Remove all plastic wrapping, foam fillers and cardboard material from the scale.

x Remove and unpack the AC power adapter.

x Carton contents:

1) Column

2) Indicator

3) Platform base

4) Screws and lock washers

5) Height measuring rod

NOTE! If column bracket is bent,
straighten before assembling.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Figures No. 1, 2, 3, and 4, then follow the instructions for scale assembly.

1. Carefully remove load cell and draft rod assembly from column.

IMPORTANT! Handle load cell assembly with care! Do not drop, bend or twist.

2. Slip column over column bracket on platform base. Screw column to column brackets
(two 1/4 truss head screws in front of column and four in the back). See Figure No. 1.

3. Referring to Figure No. 2, remove both #10-32 Truss Head Screws and lock washers
securing the indicator bracket to the column.

4. Lower load cell and draft rod assembly into column. Draft Rod must pass through
opening in column bracket. Referring to Figure No 1, make sure open end of lower draft
rod hook is facing forward toward platform.

5. Next, referring to Figure No. 3, fasten top hook bolt of load cell assembly (C) to column.
Make sure the load cell assembly does not touch the sides of column.

6. Slide grommet away from load cell assembly and slide into slot on column. NOTE! The
slot should be on back (wide side) of column.

7. Pull excess load cell cable in column leaving enough slack in cable so as not to have
any side pull on load cell.

8. Place digital indicator bracket on column and attach with 2 (#10-32) truss head screws
and lock washers removed in step 3. See Figure No. 2.

9. Using a desk or table, lay down scale with column horizontal to floor. Raise draft rod
keeping out of lever's way. Push lever. When lever is in position, hook draft rod around
pivot. See Figure No. 4.

10. Attach indicator to indicator bracket on column, then connect load cell cable to back of
indicator. Refer to the 758C Owner’s Manual, 8555-M210-O1 for additional information.

11. Scale is now ready for operation.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, CONT.

Grommet

Load
Cell

Cable

Figure No. 1

Figure No. 3

Column

C

Draft
Rod

Column
Bracket

Opening

Raise

Draft

Rod

Push

Lever

Figure No. 4

Indicator
Bracket

#10-32
Screw

Figure No. 2

Lock
Washer

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OPERATION

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758C Keypad

Basic Operation

To Weigh

1. Press ON/OFF key to turn indicator on.

2. Press ZERO key to zero weight display. ZERO, GROSS and lb, oz, kg or ST

annunciator will turn on to show that the scale is ready for use.

3. Place patient on scale and read weight display.

4. If a printer is connected to scale, press PRINT/ENTER key to print a ticket.

5. Remove patient from scale.

Zero Weight Display

1. In Gross Weight mode (GROSS annunciator on), press ZERO key.

2. Weight display will return to zero. ZERO and STABLE
show a stable, center-of-zero gross weight condition.

Metric Conversion

Press UNITS key to toggle between pounds and kilograms. Note that the lb or kg
annunciator will turn on to show the weighing unit selected.

annunciators will turn on to

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